It is critical that bovine maternal colostrum is fed to newborn calves during their first hours of
life. Colostrum is the secretion a cow produces after mammary involution that is rich in …

Bovine colostrum (BC) is the initial mammary secretion after parturition, which is nature's
bountiful source consisting of nutritional and bioactive components present in a highly …

Immunoglobulin G is the fundamental antibody for acquisition of passive transfer of immunity
in ruminant newborns. Colostrum, in fact, must be administered as soon as possible after …

Simple Summary Colostrum management plays an essential role in calf husbandry and
strongly influences the calf. The immunoglobulin concentration denominates the quality of …

In contrast to pigs and cattle, research focussed on sheep colostrum is limited, especially
regarding measuring and defining colostrum quality. Colostrum is the first mammary gland …

The objectives of this study were (1) to determine the differences in IgG and total protein (TP)
content of serum and plasma samples collected from the same calves;(2) to evaluate the …

Methotrexate is an antimetabolic drug with a myriad of serious side effects including
nephrotoxicity, which presumably occurs due to oxidative tissue damage. Here, we …

The objectives of this study were to evaluate different analytical methods to determine
colostrum quality in dairy cattle, including one laboratory-based method (ELISA) and 4 on …

Simple Summary The protective effects of colostrum in relation to the incidence and severity
of newborn ruminant diseases are well established. Neonatal calf depends on the timely …

Background Immune protection in newborn calves relies on a combination of the timing,
volume and quality of colostrum consumed by the calf after birth. Poor quality colostrum with …